Program Assistant - Parks and Recreation

City of New Albany; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

The City of New Albany seeks a part-time recreation program coordinator to plan, implement, and evaluate quality recreational activities for the community. You will assist in coordinating camps, leagues, events, and general services while ensuring a safe and welcoming environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, with a 2-year recreation-related degree preferred and a valid Indiana driver’s license. CPR/AED/First Aid certification is preferred to support program safety.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalency; 2-year college degree preferred.
• Two years of recreation experience preferred.
• Proficient computer and social media skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementation and evaluation of parks and recreation programs, including camps, sports leagues and special events.
• Address public questions about recreation program offerings and related issues.
• Promote collaboration with community organizations.
• Instruct and lead recreation programs and activities as required.
• Maintain a safe recreational environment for participants.
• Coordinate use of program area facilities and schedule reservations; file permits as needed.
• Assist with calls, screens inquiries, and route questions and complaints as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Phone, email, and written correspond

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Independent judgment

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in recreation or related field (preferred)

CPR/AED/First Aid certification (preferred)

Tools

Word processing

Social media marketing

Computer literacy

Job description

The City of New Albany Indiana is seeking an energetic applicant who enjoy serving the general public and delivering quality recreational programs. This part-time position is responsible for coordinating quality recreational and leisure programs and activities as well as special events and assisting in providing services to the community.

DUTIES

1. Assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of overall parks and recreation programs, including but not limited to: practice and concessions, camps, sports leagues, enrichment field trips, and special events.
2. Address public questions and concerns regarding recreation program offerings and related issues.
3. Promote collaborative efforts with community organizations.
4. Instruct and lead recreation programs and activities as required.
5. Maintain a safe recreational environment for participants.
6. Coordinate use of program area facilities in accordance with facility use agreements and/or regulations; file necessary permits, forms, registers public and schedule reservations as needed.
7. Assists in taking calls and tactfully answers requests; screens calls and answers questions,' routes questions and complaints as required; provides general information.
8. Attends City and industry-related meetings, as required.
9. Functions as a contributing member of the department's team and other teams, as assigned.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Standards of Performance:

1. Excellent organizational skills.
2. Ability to professionally and efficiently correspond with external and internal clients and vendors via phone, email, and written correspondence.
3. Excellent attention to detail in an environment with rapidly changing data.
4. Interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and outside of the Company.
5. Accurate and timely completion of projects and/or reports.
6. Maintenance of City information in a confidential manner.
7. Considerable knowledge of the principles, theories and techniques of recreation programs in assigned program area.
8. Ability to use independent judgment and take initiative.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
2. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Working Environment and Conditions:

1. This position involves working within an indoor office environment around general office equipment, including computers and work stations, as well as outdoor venues such as ballparks.
2. This position may will require working non-traditional hours including predominantly evenings and weekend and doing so in inclement weather.

Education, Experience and Training

1. High school graduation or equivalency, 2-year college degree preferred and/or 2 years of recreation experience.
2. Skilled in the use of computers, including word processing and social media marketing.
3. Must have valid Indiana Driver's License.
4. Current certification in CPR/AED/First Aid, preferred.

Equipment and Tools:

1. Computer and peripherals.
2. Recreational equipment.